Education experts and business leaders are calling for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be integrated into school curricula from kindergarten through university to prepare young people for a technology-driven economy.
Speaking at the HR Summit 2025 in Diani, Kwale County, ALN Kenya Senior Partner Karim Anjarwalla warned that AI is reshaping not only jobs but also learning and leadership.
He said that, unlike past innovations that have boosted productivity, AI risks sidelining human beings if Africa fails to act swiftly.
“Artificial intelligence is not just changing what we do, but how we learn, how we hire, and how we lead,” Anjarwalla said.
He said the government must ensure that the workforce is ready for the future by fusing AI into today’s curriculum at an early age.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, 83 percent of core skills will change by 2030, with AI literacy, data analysis, and digital fluency among the fastest rising.
Experts argue that universities should embed AI and data science in all fields while early education fosters curiosity and digital confidence.
Anjarwalla said Africa must balance fixing gaps in basic education with preparing learners for AI’s exponential growth.
He added that nations and organizations that successfully merge innovation with talent will hold a competitive edge.
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Zamara Group CEO Sundeep Raichura echoed the urgency, noting that demographic shifts, globalization debates, and rising equity demands are colliding with AI disruption.
He said bots are already reshaping recruitment, training, and employee engagement.
“The question is whether workplaces remain human-centered or become technology-dominated. Our challenge is not to fear AI, but to equip young people with the right tools to use it wisely,” he said.
He stressed that innovation must serve humanity, not replace it, adding that HR leaders now play a critical role as strategists and culture shapers.
While acknowledging concerns that AI may limit critical thinking, Raichura said society should embrace the technology and maximize its potential in schools and workplaces.
He warned that Kenya risks falling behind despite its strong pool of tech talent, unless the country accelerates efforts to integrate AI into education and prepare a future-ready workforce.
By Mwajabe Omar
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